Hack The Limit

Overview

Hack The Limit is an online hackathon designed for individuals to take an idea from conception to a tangible product. Participants have several weeks to develop a project in an open-ended environment, without thematic restrictions. The event emphasizes hands-on building and provides a supportive community. The challenge is open to anyone curious to try, from first-timers to experienced hackers, with no prior experience required. Participants can choose to work individually or as part of a team, both paths being equally valid towards the finish line. The goal is to encourage learning through shipping real projects. The hackathon does not impose a specific theme or strict guidelines on what constitutes a 'good' project. Instead, it offers a wide-open canvas for participants to create anything from web apps, mobile apps, AI tools, and games to productivity tools or unique experiments. The focus is on empowering builders to bring their creative ideas to life. Beyond the opportunity to build and ship, participants will gain practical experience, engage with a supportive community, receive mentorship when encountering challenges, and compete for bragging rights and prizes awarded to outstanding projects.

What to build

Participants are encouraged to build anything they can imagine, with no restrictions on the type of project. Examples include web applications, mobile applications, AI tools, games, productivity tools, or any other creative idea.

Prizes

Key dates

• Submission DeadlineJul 30, 2026 @ 2:45am EDT

Eligibility

Participants must be above the legal age of majority in their country of residence and must be students. Companies and professional organizations are excluded from participation. The hackathon is open to participants from all countries/territories, excluding standard exceptions. Please view the full rules for detailed restrictions.

How to enter

1. Register for the hackathon by clicking 'Join hackathon'.
2. Build your project, which can be any web app, mobile app, AI tool, game, productivity tool, or creative idea.
3. Submit your project by the deadline, including a project title, description, and mandatory project files. Project links/repositories and team details are optional but recommended.

Submission requirements

• Project Title: A clear and memorable name.
• Project Description: Must cover the problem statement, solution overview, key features, technologies used, and target users.
• Project Files (Mandatory): At least one screenshot, video, or file demonstrating functionality or design.
• Project Link / Repository (Optional but Recommended): A GitHub repository or a live demo link.
• Team Details: List all team members and their roles. Solo submissions are permitted.

Judging criteria

• Execution & Build Quality (30%): Functionality, construction, code quality, structure, and effective use of tools/tech stack.
• Originality (25%): Freshness and inventiveness of the idea, and how it stands out.
• Value & Impact (20%): Whether the project solves a significant problem and its practical usefulness/impact.
• User Experience (15%): Intuitiveness, polish, and pleasantness of use.
• Presentation Quality (10%): Clarity of explanation, demo, and completeness of supporting materials.

Resources

• Full Rules
• Email Hackathon Manager